Michael Eckerman killed after his semi collides with another in Utah.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:14amAccident Date:
Monday, December 9, 2013Driver killed when two semi trucks collide near Bluff.
Two semitrailer trucks collided head-on early Tuesday in southern Utah, killing an Arizona man.
Two semitrailer trucks collided head-on early Tuesday in southern Utah, killing an Arizona man.
Michael Eckerman, 29, of Glendale, Ariz., was driving a semi north on State Road 191 near Bluff about 12:45 a.m., when he crossed the center line and collided with a southbound mail truck.
"Both trailers were ripped open, and their contents were scattered," Utah Highway Patrol troopers wrote in a statement Tuesday afternoon.
Eckerman was killed in the crash. The driver of the southbound semi suffered minor injuries from flying glass; he was taken to a hospital.
Weather does not appear to have been a factor, troopers wrote. Both drivers were using their safety belts.
People Involved:
Michael Eckerman
Roadway:
State Road 191City:
Bluff, UTCounty:
San Juan County, UTArea:
Salt Lake City, UT
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